I've been fishing with St. Bernard charters a couple times now and am very happy with the customer…read moreservice and professionalism. They have always been able to put me on fish, even when the weather and tides were less than perfect. This last trip on June 24 was looking like we might not catch much with weather and low tides. It was the only day I could break away from work on this trip to New Orleans. But we ended up with a limit of redfish (a couple huge ones to boot) and half a dozen large mouth bass as well. These folks run a great trip with the customer in mind. I always learn new techniques and get background from the captain on the area, wildlife, marsh habitat and culture.

If you want to come experience what makes Louisiana a sportsman's paradise start here with Capt Ed…read more We have been coming here for 10 years and he is one of the best operators in Shell Beach. We had 3 days booked and he put us on fish everyday. 2 days we limited out and day 3 we went sport fishing for big bull reds and man did we catch them. Fantastic service start to finish.

I love to break this good news to y'all! Captain Jimmy and his team at Waterfowl Specialist aren't…read morejust specialists in hunting & fishing. For a couple of years now, they've been guides for those of us who visit the area specifically to learn about the histories of the water and the land. I and so many other folks from all over the country are specifically curious about the St. Malo Settlement. These 'Manilamen' comprised the first permanent Asian settlement in the country back before Louisiana was a state. Our Bayou Barkada (Filipino & Filipino American community group) relies on Captain Jimmy and his crew to bring us onto the waterways that our collective ancestors also navigated, also fished in. He teaches us about what the area looked like generations ago and what's different now. He offers concrete information to the needs of the area so that he and his neighbors can continue to not only provide services, but to thrive by stewarding the land and waterways. To many of us, Captain Jimmy and his crew help us ask and answer questions about ourselves and connect us to each other. My gratitude to Captain Jimmy and Waterfowl Specialist extends further than this review, but this review is also long overdue. ~Carolyn S. of The @bayoubarkada

"Captain" RANDALL SHAW IS A LIAR AND A SCAM!! BEWARE and SAVE YOURSELF THE HEADACHE…read more Randall said he would be taking us out to fish personally. The day we arrived in Louisiana he suddenly had a "last minute fishing tournament" in Florida, farming us out to another "captain" who turned out to be an 80 year old man named Jim. Jim not only lives 150 miles from the bayou and does not know how or where to fish it, but fell asleep during our charter, leaving us to bait our own hooks and figure out if we needed to switch spots and then prompt him to move the boat. After catching 1 small red ALL day and seeing others with loads of fish when we returned to the marina, I took it upon myself to talk with other captains and figure out what was going on with our guide and this so called "Captain Randall" It turns out Randall is not welcome by the captains at the bayou in Louisiana because he does the bait and switch on customers and has scammed some of the locals personally. His nick name in the area is SCANDAL RANDALL!!! We were told he stays in Florida because he knows not to show his face in Louisiana, but sells fishing packages like he is there in person and working the charters. He will make it sound like he is hosting you himself with a bonfire and fish fry onsite and that the lodging is top notch. NO!! NONE OF THIS IS TRUE!! He was nowhere to be found, no bonfire, we had to figure out our own fish fry and the lodges bed was no more than a pad you would get in jail. Randall then would not pay the lodge owner for our 1 night stay after we decided to go a different direction the 2nd night. He continued to send us bills after we left the lodge, finding our own accommodations and a new captain. The $300.00 deposit we gave Randall in the beginning should have gone to lodging for the first night. He denied getting any money from us, even with a paid invoice. We paid "Captain Jim" $600.00 directly for his time with us and cancelled the second day fishing with him. We were fortunate enough to locate the king of the bayou and catch loads of bull reds, spotted trout etc. the second day! Randall has many scams going according to the locals in Delacroix.. another we heard about was a shudder business. He tells customers to install his shudders on their homes so the structure can withstand hurricane damage. BULLSHIT!! Please be careful out there! This is not the guy to deal with.

After looking at many ads and reviews on fishing guides in Louisiana, I was impressed the most by…read moreLouisiana Fishing Charters. After talking with Randall, I knew he would be a great fit for how I wanted to fish. I fish for redfish quite often and never use live bait. Randall was very pleased to hear that. We agreed on a price and planned the trip for the next morning. The dock and accommodations offered nearby at Pelicans Roost Resort are absolutely fantastic. Although they are extremely nice, we were in our motorhome and they actually had a spot for us to hook up our water and electricity. The next morning I literally stepped out of the motorhome and walked thirty yards to the dock and met Randall for our trip- and what a trip it was. I don't know how many we caught, but it was certainly more redfish than I had ever caught on any redfishing trip. It had to be over 25. Most were in the four to five pound range-perfect size. Randall certainly knows his way around the swamps and bayous in the area. We caught fish at every stop. What a day. Make the call. You will not regret it.

I did the inshore fishing charter with Captain Mike along with my sister who has experience though…read moreshe is an early teen and my girlfriend who was fishing for the first time. Captain Mike had no problem attending to whatever need was had. Baiting the hook done. Casting the bait check. He was super friendly and made it his top priority for everyone to catch and have a good time. As for the catch it was a tough day. The water was murky, the tide was against us, and the wind was higher than anticipated. None the less the captain was patient and persistent and we hit a good spot where we caught some nice reds. Despite the obstacles it turned out to be a pretty nice day.

Great bow fishing experience with Captain Mike. We were a little worried because of some rain, but…read morewe waited it out and had a great time. We had a group of first timers and Mike and his first mate were great teachers and we were shooting fish in no time!

Although the setting is beautiful, the property has some serious issues. So, outside at night is…read moreimpossible due to the insects which are awful. The property could use a screened porch. Inside we found lizards and large cock roaches (2-3 inch bugs) just a few but still unsettling. Deck area has multiple hornet nests as well.They do have nice kayaks, however they were full of spiders. The location is extremely hard to get delivery from anywhere and Uber's are not thrilled to come out after 5:00 as the Ferry shuts down and the driven path is through some sketchy areas. The actual bedrooms living space is beautiful but they need to do something about the bugs and the service/amenities. It's quite expensive for not having much other than the quite location. Hard to get groceries at all in the area. We were there for a wedding venue down the road... they really need to get some local establishments to deliver!

Paloma lake is the perfect weekend getaway. The scenery is beautiful and serene, and with so many…read moreoffered activities, your stay can be both peaceful and adventurous. The staff is incredibly helpful, and the accommodations are extremely well kept. Whether you want to camp, fish, canoe, or simply sit by the pool, Paloma has everything you could want and more!

I can't say enough about how stunning this space is! The design of the entire build-out is just…read moregorgeous. Between the rustic barn and that breathtaking 5th-floor observatory, you get a view of the Mississippi River that feels so authentically Louisiana. Watching the barges go by on the levee is a total dream. Beyond the views, the facility is spotless and clearly well-loved by the staff. It's incredibly spacious, especially the bottom floor it is an old garage turned into a cool, air-conditioned outdoor space. The team here is so welcoming and helpful, too. Even though I'm not from St. Bernard Parish, I'm already looking for an excuse to come back. My kids are going to love this scenery!

Adding an addendum to my previous review. There is one small but noteworthy downside to this…read morelocation. The part of the road it's on is lined with big, beautiful trees which almost perfectly obstruct your view so that you can't see the traffic in either direction when you're trying to leave. I certainly don't want them to cut the trees down, but it's a dangerous situation. You have to remember to stop awkwardly far back so that you have enough of an angle to see through the trees.

Best trip I have ever been on. Captain Sal is an amazing guide. He is very knowledgeable and…read morehelpful. He will definitely try his hardest to get you as much fish as possible. He makes it the most enjoyable and relaxing time. Me and my family cant wait for our next trip

This was amazing. Look at the fish I caught! LOOK! It's as big as a gd baby…read more Capt. Justin Collison was great. He knew where to fish. He had great equipment. He took photos and videos for us. For the non-fishers in the group he helped with the essentials and tutorials. Check the website for rates, but we researched it and he was reasonable AND had half-day trips which a lot of other places did not advertise. He arranged to have our huge catch cleaned and part of it prepared at a local restaurant. This was the best thing we did on our bachelors party in NOLA--and yes we did do Bourbon Street, eat steak at Galatoire's and ALL of the tradition bachelor party shenanigans. Fishing was still the best.